Metal Crafts : Metal and Stone Crafts from India, Clay, wood, Paper Mache.

Metal Crafts : The Indian Handicrafts have seen different times, have been influenced by different religious and cultural streams, and the traditions of crafts is still carried on for which the demand is world over. The rich history and tradition of crafts is still relevant in the Indian Household, and in many communities the use of crafts is for artistic pursuits and also as a source of occupation.

Since time immemorial Indians have excelled in art. This is a land of bounty where all sublime and evolved forms of art were encouraged and nurtured. Given the diversity of the country, the various rulers that ruled the country and the patronage that it received from these rulers, one finds countless forms of art and handicrafts, in a myriad of styles and an amazing vibrancy in colors, materials and design in its crafts.

Indian wood carvings include a very typical style of wood inlay popularly known as marquetry where in the days of yore ivory and precious stones were used as inlay material interspersed with wood to give a very rich form of marquetry rarely excelled in intricacy or variety anywhere in the world. Marquetry pictures or customized marquetry that we have displayed portray some of the finest Indian artisans, whose marquetry pictures have been national award winners in India. Carvings in sandalwood, neemwood or white wood display the richness and skill of the Indian artisan. Neem wood panels depict various facets of the age bygone and known not only for aesthetic beauty , but also for therapeutic benefits.